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FCCLA Hosts Vehicle Career Fair

Eileen Bramer on October 30, 2009

The Plainview Elementary and the Zion students had the pleasure of looking in, crawling in and crawling on many vehicles that require training to operate. Students could, also, try on career equipment. What an exciting experience! The students were given information and demonstrations about each vehicle by the career person who operates the vehicle.
The North Central Public Power District explained its cherry picker. US 92’s Hummer was there and students learned how reporting is done away from the station.

Heartland Vet explained the use of the truck out in the field. Available were the Plainview Ambulance and the Plainview Fire Department demonstrating the Jaws of Life. The Army/National Guard Humvee was present. West Hodson cement truck was there and its workings were explained. Norfolk Police-K9 explained how the dogs work and the dog, Max demonstrated. Students learned the importance of seatbelts by observing the NE State Patrol Rollover vehicle. A State Trooper vehicle without any door handles on the inside was on display.
The Plainview garbage truck and its working were shown. The students saw a Sidumper truck in action. Students learned about a floater sprayer and were able to climb on it. The city boom truck was explained.
Thank you, Mrs. Ronita Jacobsen, and FCCLA students for the wonderful Vehicle Career Fair.